The St. John Medical Center Festival of the Arts is the premier fine art and craft show in the Cleveland area. Now in our 20th year, the Festival will feature more than 200 of America's finest artists and craftspersons who will be showcased on the beautiful park-like grounds of the St. John Medical Center campus located 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland. The attendance for 2012's Festival exceeded 15,000 people, with activities for young and old alike. This 3-day gala event will feature live musical entertainment, a variety of food stations, and hands-on children's craft activities. The Festival is open to the public, free of charge. Attendees are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items for local hunger centers.

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Cain Park Arts Festival - Cleveland Hts.

July 12-14, 2013

Friday Free, Sat-Sun Adults $5, children under 12 free

Meet 150 artists who will show you their jewelry, paintings, prints, drawing, fiber, sculptures, clay and glass works at one of America's top rated arts festivals. Gourmet food and entertainment also!

Community Days weekend will be filled with rides, games, hometown entertainment and a wide selection of food as well as our ever-popular parade and spectacular fireworks display. The entertainment this year will bring a variety of groups to our City. Friday we will host the band that started the disco band craze, Disco Inferno. Saturday evening we will bring back a Cleveland area favorite, The Breakfast Club, the ultimate 80's party band, and Sunday evening we will once again host a hometown favorite, Chance. We hope that you will find something that appeals to your musical liking and you will join us at the City Hall Gazebo.

Great Music like "1964"...The Tribute, Michael Sonata, La Flavour, and Aftermath - Experience the '60s.

Special children's entertainment at Lock 4 (for kids and kids at hearts!)

Catholic Mass Sunday at the Akron Civic Theatre

Every year the Italian-American Council of Summit County donates to many organizations in our area and provides scholarships to many deserving high school students, and we wouldn't be able to do so without the help of tireless volunteers, generous sponsors, amazing vendors, talented entertainers and everyone that attends the Festival. Thank you!

A special thanks goes to the Lock 3 group, the Akron police department, the maintenance crews, and our wonderful committees! We can't thank you enough for your efforts!

One of the area's most popular festivals, the Huron River Fest offers live entertainment in the amphitheater, a variety of concession stands, games, rides, parade, vehicle show, along with many other activities and a wonderful fireworks display over the Huron River. The River Fest is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a commitment to provide family-friendly entertainment, while giving back to the local community. Our committee is made up entirely of volunteers.

Grande Parade, fireworks and fun for the whole family is what makes this such and exceptional event. You can journey into the past by riding the horse drawn canal boat, the St. Helena III, down the Ohio-Erie Canal, tour the Old Canal Days Museum and historical sites all while enjoying the many vendors of arts and crafts that line the streets. Amusement rides, beauty pageants, civil war reenactment demonstrations, and more are just a part of the fun and activities the whole family will enjoy.

All are invited to the 10th anniversary celebration of the Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse from noon to 5 pm on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at the Garden. Highlights include:

• Free admission to the Garden and Glasshouse for everyone

• Meet and greet Glasshouse horticulturists and animal-care staff all day

• Creature Features at 1 and 3 pm

• Butterfly Releases at 2 and 4 pm

It opened its doors on July 15, 2003, transformed into a true destination experience for Northeast Ohioans to enjoy all year long. More than 1 million people have found beauty, inspiration and magical moments in the Glasshouse; and the Garden is commemorating its 10th anniversary in a big wayDesigned by famed architect Graham Gund, the Glasshouse spans 18,000 square feet and is made up of 3,400 pieces of glass and 738,000 pounds of steel. It's one of the only conservatories in the country to feature two distinct biomes under one roof -the rainforest of Costa Rica and the spiny desert of Madagascar.

In addition to hundreds of species of rare and exotic plants, the Glasshouse is home to a collection of creatures from leaf-cutter ants and radiated tortoises to brightly colored birds and hundreds of butterflies. Guests to the Glasshouse learn about the fragile ecosystems of Costa Rica and Madagascar and what they can do in their own lives to help protect them for future generations.

Cleveland Botanical Garden, located at 11030 East Boulevard in Cleveland's University Circle cultural district, is an ever-changing urban oasis where you find enrichment and inspiration. Admission is $9.50 for adults, $4 for kids ages 3-12 and free for Garden members and children under 3. For more information, please call 216-721-1600 or visit cbgarden.org.